1. Terry Chavis, Residence Hall Coordinator, Eastern Kentucky University
Native in a Foreign Land: Examining the Integration of Native Culture into Campus Programs and Initiatives
Monday, March 11, 2019 | 8:00 – 8:50 a.m.
LACC, 513
Terry Chavis, Residence Hall Coordinator, Eastern Kentucky University

2. Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome #1: Participants will review historical concepts of Native challenges and statistical data to support the pursuit of inclusion and equity
Learning Outcome #2: Participants will demonstrate an understanding of Native culture and Horse’s Identity Model (2005) and how this can be applied to institutional initiatives
Learning Outcome #3: Participants will utilize successful programs and resources from professionals and institutions across the nation as a resource in multicultural excellence for student populations

3. Presenter Background Pembroke, North Carolina (Southeast)
Lumbee Tribe of NC

4. Learning Outcome #1: Participants will review historical concepts of Native challenges and statistical data to support the pursuit of inclusion and equity

5. Recognition How does it work?
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) will review Tribal demographics and lineage
State Congress will vote on State Recognition
US Congress will vote on Federal Recognition

6. Recognition Federal Recognition vs. Non-Federal (State) Recognition
Housing
Elderly Assistance
Medical Assistance
Monetary Benefits
Sovereignty

7. Enrollment (in millions) 2000-2016

8. % of (18-24) year-olds enrolled in Higher Education

10. Learning Outcome #2: Participants will demonstrate an understanding of Native culture and Horse’s Identity Model (2005) and how this can be applied to institutional initiatives

14. Powwow
A gathering of Native Americans for ceremonial dancing, singing, and celebrating their culture

15. Understanding Native Culture
Lowest life expectancy of all U.S. racial groups
73.0 years (Natives) vs years (Nationwide)
Diseases and Suicide
&
Lowest household income of all other U.S. racial group
$39,719 (Natives) vs. $57,617 (Nationwide)

16. Understanding Native Culture
Within their community
Within their educational experience
Very family-oriented
Find value and salience in being connected to others and their surroundings
Matriarchically sustained
Fighting poverty and low education
Many have additional jobs to help family, financially
Family view education as a “white-man” necessity
Imposter syndrome
Self-efficacy

17. A.I. Identity Development
Horse’s Model of American Indian Identity Development (2005)
A.I. Identity Development
Self-Identity as N.A.
Tribal Enrollment
Genealogy
World view & values
Language

18. Learning Outcome #3: Participants will utilize successful programs and resources from professionals and institutions across the nation as a resource in multicultural excellence for student populations

19. Collaboration time!!

21. Successful Program Initiatives
Orientation group/space for Newly-Admitted Native students
Opportunity for new students to connect with current students
Cultural Awareness (Appropriation) Day
Macroaggressions
Stereotypes
American Indian Heritage Day
Powwows

22. Successful Program Initiatives
Distinguished Speakers
Heather L. McMillan Nakai
Mark Charles
Larry Spotted Crow Mann
Hire Native motivational speakers
Native students/faculty/staff being at the table with diversity issues
Diversity & Inclusion panels
Diversity enrollment taskforces
Ted-Talks or Institutional speaker events

23. Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome #1: Participants will review historical concepts of Native challenges and statistical data to support the pursuit of inclusion and equity
Learning Outcome #2: Participants will demonstrate an understanding of Native culture and Horse’s Identity Model (2005) and how this can be applied to institutional initiatives
Learning Outcome #3: Participants will utilize successful programs and resources from professionals and institutions across the nation as a resource in multicultural excellence for student populations

24. References
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25. See you next year in Austin, Texas!
Thank you!
See you next year in Austin, Texas!

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